Politics

Nine Political Parties Collect INEC Access Codes for 2027 Candidate Nominations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to enable them upload the particulars of their candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed that as of the close of business on

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Sports

Ivory Coast Eliminated from FIFA World Cup After Norway Defeat

Ivory Coast have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32. The Elephants bowed out of the tournament after Erling Haaland scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner to hand Norway their first-ever victory in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. The closely contested

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Health Politics

RIVCHPP Records Over 150,000 Enrollees, Seeks Wider Coverage in Rivers

The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) says it is rapidly emerging as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing social health insurance agencies in its drive towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Dr. Vetty Agala, made the disclosure during an advocacy visit to the Captain Elechi Amadi

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Education General

Rivers State University Targets Top Three Ranking in Nigeria by 2030

The Rivers State University (RSU) has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at positioning the institution among Nigeria’s top three universities within the next four years. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Opibi, announced the target during a strategic retreat involving members of the Governing Council and faculty heads. He said the university is committed to implementing its

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General Judiciary

Court Jails Man Seven Years for Defiling 10-Year-Old in Rivers

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced Jerry Njoku, a man believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 10-year-old girl. Delivering judgment, Justice Rita Oguguo held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against the convict beyond a

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Politics

Rivers LG Chairmen Face Public Scrutiny After 10 Months in Office

Ten months after their inauguration, the current Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State are facing growing public criticism over their performance in office. The chairmen were sworn in on September 1, 2025, by the then Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, following the local government transition. Speaking on their performance, Port

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Sports

NPFL Targets August 27-29 for 2026/27 Season Kickoff

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has tentatively scheduled the weekend of August 27 to 29 for the commencement of the 2026/27 football season following a joint stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the NPFL leadership and club owners to

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General

Lagos Receives Permanent Rail Operating Licence from NRC

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has formally presented a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos State Government, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s rail transport sector after 128 years of the corporation being the country’s sole railway operator. The licence authorises the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to operate and manage rail services within

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Community General

AEDC Officials Injured in Attack During Anti-Power Theft Operation in Abuja

Several officials of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Plc sustained injuries after they were attacked during an anti-electricity theft enforcement operation at the Dawaki Police Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident occurred on Friday during a joint operation involving AEDC’s revenue protection team and security personnel following reports of widespread electricity

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Politics Uncategorized

Peter Obi Urges INEC to Publish Candidates’ Academic Credentials

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly release the academic certificates and other credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office, saying the move would promote transparency and strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. Obi made the call after

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